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miércoles, 6 de agosto de 2014
Kelley Suttenfield New CD “Among The Stars”, today on Jazz at Kitano NYC and other live appearances
lunes, 4 de agosto de 2014
domingo, 3 de agosto de 2014
The Return Of The City Boys Allstars!!!
Saturday, September 27th 11:30PM 90 Min set At The Cutting Room
44 East 32nd Street
NY NY 10010
212 691-1900
Featuring
Guitars: Mike Merola
Bass: Al MacDowell
Keys: Rob Clores
Drums: Nick Saya
Percussion: Daniel Sadownick
Vocals: Bil Kurz, Angel Rissoff, Horace Scott
Trumpets: Tony Kadleck & Lew Soloff
Sax’s: Blue Lou Marini & Andy Snitzer
Trombone: Tom Bones Malone
New CD
“BLINDED BY THE NIGHT”  Street Date: September 2, 2014 Listen Here |
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Tracks:
Musicians: Mike Merola, guitar; Al MacDowell, bass; Rob Clores, keyboards; Nick Saya, drums; Daniel Sadownick, percussion; Bil Kurz, Angel Rissoff, and Horace Scott II, vocals; Tony Kadleck and Lew Soloff, trumpets; Andy Snitzer, Lou Marini, and Tom Malone, saxophones; Tom Malone, trombone. Horn arrangements by Tony Kadleck, Tom Malone, Lou Marini, Jim Pugh, Fred Lipsius, and Pete Levin. “Speak the truth!” That was one of the heartfelt rallying cries shouted by members of The City Boys Allstars at their gig at The Cutting Room in home base New York City on the evening of August 28, 2013. As the band’s first performance in 17 years, it was a very special night, and the new albumBlinded By the Night captures all the excitement generated by these ten musicians and three singers, who are among the most honest and skilled performers in the country. No band anywhere sounds like the fun-but-serious City Boys Allstars, whose alluring combination of jazz, R&B, blues, soul, and rock elements seems at once classic and fresh. There are tight horn bands but these gentlemen are more than that. “What really strikes me is [how] playing together comes extremely easy,” affirms bandleader Mike Merola, whose sure-fingered guitar playing acknowledges Joe Pass (jazz) and B. B. King (blues) as influences. “There was always chemistry here that everybody seems to dig. Nobody could say this was a put-together band because these guys have been into it since the day they met me and I came up with the concept in 1988.” In preparation for the Cutting Room concert, the horn and rhythm sections only needed a couple rehearsals to get the communicative chemistry just right. After one full-band workout, they were more than ready for the Manhattan club date.  Mike Merola’s band brings resonant authority to all nine songs on Blinded By the Night.. The horns crackle with ebullience, and the rhythm section shows its sturdiness and dependability. Each of the three vocalists--Bil Kurz, Angel Rissoff, and Horace Scott II-- sparkles in his own way, alert to the expressive properties of the words and to the arc of melodies belonging to strong material from within the band (Angel Rissoff, Horace Scott II) or from outside sources (Robbie Robertson, ex-Country Joe & the Fish member David Bennet Cohen, late great NYC blues singer Frankie Paris, and the Billie Holiday songbook). Solos, placed thoughtfully in the crisp, intelligent arrangements, are uniformly excellent, as one might expect from world-class jazzmen like trumpeters Lew Soloff (“God Bless the Child,” “Funky Peaches,” “Where Have You Been?”), Tony Kadleck (“The Vow”), Andy Snitzer (“When You Needed Me”), jazz & blues saxophonist Lou Marini (“Testimony,” “More Where That Came From”), and guitarist Mike Merola (“God Bless the Child,” “Funky Peaches,” “City Boy Blues,” “Strung Out”), and, not least, keyboardist Rob Clores (“Where Have You Been?”). Without question, bassist Al MacDowell, drummer Nick Saya, and percussionist Daniel Sadownick are as important to the success of City Boys Allstars music as the others, evidencing their considerable skills while radiating pure energy at all times. One of many highlights: MacDowell and Sadownick conjure deep NYC/New Orleans magic when putting a charge into “City Boy Blues.” Each and every band member is deeply devoted to making the best music possible, and they do just that. It’s certainly worth noting the high quality of the album’s sound reproduction. Kudos go to mastering wizard Greg Calbi--his credits are innumerable, including the latest batch of Beatles reissues--and to expert mixer Joseph Borges, from Broccoli Rabe Entertainment Complex, the acclaimed sound recording studio industry firm in New Jersey. All’s going very well for Mike Merola and the City Boys Allstars. In addition to the release of the concert album, there’s a stirring new studio album ready to go. Longtime and new fans of the band will be happy to know these ace singers and musicians, despite being in demand for other projects, are committed to finding the time for more gigs, both stateside and overseas. “This thing could really explode,” the bandleader says with characteristic honesty. “I don’t think there’s anything like us out there, quite frankly.” |
viernes, 1 de agosto de 2014
Drummer, vibraphonist, percussionist Mitch Shiner Releases his Debut Album Fly! with the BloomingTones Big Band on August 19 via Patois Records
From J.J. Johnson and Freddie Hubbard to David Baker and Wes Montgomery, the Indiana jazz scene has given us some of our major voices and innovators in the music. Drummer/percussionist, composer and arranger Mitch Shiner is a son of that tradition and does it proudly. For Shiner, music has always been about connecting with an audience. Whether on stage or on a recording, his vibrant, high-energy style of playing permeates every performance.
Wayne Wallace, whose Patois Records is releasing Fly!, says: "Mitch is everything that is right about this generation of young musicians. He embraces tradition and learns from it, but keeps in touch with the music of today. He is accomplished on all of his instruments and retains has the desire to improve and learn new things from all styles of music. Collaborating with him on this project was a joy!! The BloomingTones is a talented 18-piece group that swings hard. I first heard the group in August 2013 and was impressed with their musicality and professionalism. The band is loaded with talented soloists and instrumentalists." With a mix of compelling originals and fresh takes on standards Fly! is an eclectic debut album for Shiner and the BloomingTones Big Band.
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shiner began playing drums at age eight, and has been studying percussion since age nine. He received his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music where he studied under percussion professors Steve Houghton and Michael Spiro. He has performed in many ensembles at Indiana University including big bands, combos, the Latin Jazz Ensemble, The Singing Hoosiers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, the Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, Steel Pan Band, and the University Orchestra.
An active bandleader, Shiner directs the BloomingTones Big Band, and performs his compositions and arrangements with his own sextet and quartet. As an in-demand sideman in the Bloomington and Indianapolis areas he is a member of the Postmodern Jazz Quartet, Jazz Fables Quintet, and Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Octet. In Indianapolis, Mitch regularly performs with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Midcoast Swing Orchestra, and the Leisure Kings.
Wayne Wallace, whose Patois Records is releasing Fly!, says: "Mitch is everything that is right about this generation of young musicians. He embraces tradition and learns from it, but keeps in touch with the music of today. He is accomplished on all of his instruments and retains has the desire to improve and learn new things from all styles of music. Collaborating with him on this project was a joy!! The BloomingTones is a talented 18-piece group that swings hard. I first heard the group in August 2013 and was impressed with their musicality and professionalism. The band is loaded with talented soloists and instrumentalists." With a mix of compelling originals and fresh takes on standards Fly! is an eclectic debut album for Shiner and the BloomingTones Big Band.
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shiner began playing drums at age eight, and has been studying percussion since age nine. He received his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music where he studied under percussion professors Steve Houghton and Michael Spiro. He has performed in many ensembles at Indiana University including big bands, combos, the Latin Jazz Ensemble, The Singing Hoosiers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, the Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, Steel Pan Band, and the University Orchestra.
An active bandleader, Shiner directs the BloomingTones Big Band, and performs his compositions and arrangements with his own sextet and quartet. As an in-demand sideman in the Bloomington and Indianapolis areas he is a member of the Postmodern Jazz Quartet, Jazz Fables Quintet, and Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Octet. In Indianapolis, Mitch regularly performs with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Midcoast Swing Orchestra, and the Leisure Kings.
An avid composer, Shiner received a Summer 2013 Creative Activity Grant through the IU Hutton Honors College to compose five big band charts influenced by people and places in his hometown of Milwaukee. In addition, he received the 2013 Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Scholarship. In the summer of 2012, he was one of 15 jazz musicians to be invited to participate in the Ravinia Festival's Steans Music Institute where he studied with Curtis Fuller, Rufus Reid, Nathan Davis, and David Baker.
Mitch was selected from national auditions to perform in the 2011 Disneyland All-American College Band. In the AACB, Mitch was the lead drummer in the show band and drum set player for the big band, performing each day in the Disneyland Park. Directed by Dr. Ron McCurdy of the University of Southern California, the band performed weekly with guest artists including Rick Baptist, Sal Lozano, Jiggs Whigham, and Arturo Sandoval.
Recorded at Primary Sound Recording in Bloomington Indiana, Fly! showcases Mitch's composition and arranging talents to the fullest. Original compositions Fly, Dragon Express, 6:20 Shuffle, Watchful Eyes and Malibu Jump blend interweaving ensemble passages with energetic solos. Contemporary standards Brother To Brother, When You Wish Upon A Star and Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head are re-imagined with contrasting sections employing meter changes and intricate layered writing.
One of the album's highlights is Wrecking Ball - Ogun, an original mix of modern jazz and Afro-Cuban folklore. The recording also features an arrangement of An Evening Thought as a cha-cha by Mitch's teacher and mentor Dr. David Baker.
We will now enjoy premiere of the Fly's Mitch Shiner and The Blooming Tones Big Band composition:
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!
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domingo, 27 de julio de 2014
Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philarmonic carried the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival his new Album "Sketches of Spain (Revisited)"
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, celebrating its upcoming tenth anniversary year, releases its second full-length album, Sketches Of Spain [Revisited], an orchestral transformation of the 1960 iconic original by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. For this reinterpretation of the 1960 classic recording, CJP artistic director and composer Orbert Davis created two new compositions, incorporated traditional African and Middle Eastern instruments, and made numerous modifications in ensemble orchestration. The result is an intimate yet powerful performance that transports the listener to a different world.
Davis’ involvement with Sketches Of Spain began in the 1990’s when, as a trumpeter in Bill Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, he was asked to perform the solo trumpet part originally played by Miles Davis (no relation). A particular challenge was to disregard the expectations of some purists that the original performance would be re-created. “However,” Orbert notes, “What Miles played is not intended to be duplicated. Miles reached past the technical aspects of his instrument and played from the depths of his soul. I took that approach to freely create during the improvised sections.”
Orbert Davis’ version of the classic work developed over many subsequent performances and years of studying the original recording, as well as Spanish music and culture. From the first performance with his own Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in 2011, Orbert introduced new elements to reflect the Moorish influences on Spanish culture, introduces new infectious jazz grooves, and highlights the unique talents of individual musicians in his ensemble.
Working together, the musicians have created a sound based on Spanish culture that is a blend of classical aesthetic and jazz sensibility, revealing an emotional depth that is universally recognizable. “I hope that the listener will be able to identify with the passion and emotion expressed in this work”, says Davis. “There is a story behind the music, and each person needs to interpret that story for themselves.”
Working together, the musicians have created a sound based on Spanish culture that is a blend of classical aesthetic and jazz sensibility, revealing an emotional depth that is universally recognizable. “I hope that the listener will be able to identify with the passion and emotion expressed in this work”, says Davis. “There is a story behind the music, and each person needs to interpret that story for themselves.”
The theme of creatively reinterpreting a classic is carried out on the album’s cover, which features original artwork created as part of a CD Cover Art Contest held by CJP in the spring of 2014. The contest required Chicago area students to interpret different visual aspects of Spanish culture: a matador, a flamenco dancer, and a mountain village scene. The winning entry was submitted by Jaylyn Scott, a 14-year-old Orland Junior High School student. As contest winner, Jaylyn was awarded a cash prize and will receive royalties on the sale of all related merchandise like posters, mugs and t-shirts. The multi-talented Jaylyn is also a student in the CJP Summer Jazz Academy where she studies the saxophone.
Orbert Davis and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic have been invited to the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival, one of the most important events of the genre in the Caribbean area, and as always is done before Christmas, so that attendees can not only enjoy "Sketches of Spain" but also of the versions they do "Havana Blues".
Sketches of Spain is an album by Miles Davis, recorded between November 1959 and March 1960 at the Columbia 30th Street Studio in New York City. An extended version of the second movement of Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez is included, as well as a song called "Will o' the Wisp", from the ballet El amor brujo by Manuel de Falla. Sketches of Spain is an exemplary recording of Third Stream, a musical fusion of jazz, European classical, and styles of world music.
The album pairs Davis with arranger and composer Gil Evans, with whom he had collaborated on several other projects, on a program of compositions largely derived from the Spanish folk tradition. Evans explained: [We] hadn't intended to make a Spanish album. We were just going to do the Concierto de Aranjuez. A friend of Miles gave him the only album in existence with that piece. He brought it back to New York and I copied the music off the record because there was no score. By the time we did that, we began to listen to other folk music, music played in clubs in Spain... So we learned a lot from that and it ended up being a Spanish album. The Rodrigo, the melody is so beautiful. It's such a strong song. I was so thrilled with that.
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sábado, 26 de julio de 2014
A Duo: Harmonica and Piano - Hendrik Meurkens and Misha Tsiganov producing beautiful melodies on "Junity"
The title is appropiate because, Meurkens, a musician known for his superb artistry and his quick wit, and Misha Tsiganov, a russian pianist of remarkable proficiency, have been collaborating for nearly a decade. These thirteen tracks document the magic that transpires when teo become one.
Virtuoso instrumentalist and composer Hendrik Meurkens began his career in Germany playing vibes. At 19, he heard Toots Thielemans play harmonica, which totally changed his musical life.
His career has taken him from Brazil to Germany, then throughout the European continent where he became a pivotal force on the studio and jazz scene, performing, composing, recording, and touring extensively with his own ensembles as well as with visiting legends Harry Sweets Edison and Buddy Tate.
In 1989, he returned to Brazil to record his first album as a leader, "Samba Importado". In 1992, a trip to California led to his signing with the Concord label, and the resulting six recordings established him as the first major new voice on the harmonica since Toots Thielemans.
He moved to New York in 1992 where he has lived ever since. His 24 CDs have received rave reviews and strong airplay, and established his immediately recognizable style of Brazilian Jazz. In 2014 he won the Brazilian International Press Award.
Critics and the jazz listening public alike have recognized Meurkens' incredible talent, listing him repeatedly in the Downbeat and Jazziz Polls.
Meurkens has worked with Ray Brown, Paquito D'Rivera, Oscar Castro-Neves, Herb Ellis, Herbie Mann, James Moody, Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, Manfredo Fest, Herb Ellis, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Buddy Tate, Joyce, Astrud Gilberto, Roberto Menescal, Antonio Adolfo, Emilio Santiago, and many others.
In 1989 Misha was invited by major russian record label Melodiya and recorded an album “To My Friends”.
In 1990 Misha received prize-winner-diploma of the All-Russia Jazz Competition.
In 1991 he was invited to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston by legendary vibraphonist Gary Burton and two years later he moved to New York.
Misha worked and recorded with following projects:
1998 - 2008 - with Norman Hedman's Tropique, recorded an album “Taken By
Surprise” 2000 on Palmetto records and "Garden Of Forbidden Fruit" 2003 on PowerLight Media,
2002 - present - with Johnny Colon, recorded an album "Keeping It Real" 2007,
2002 - present - with Willie Martinez, recorded an album "I Remember You" 2002, "Family" 2005 and "After Winter, Spring" 2008,
2003, 2004 - with Chico Freeman, recorded an album “Out Of Many Comes The
One” 2003 on Arabesque records,
2004 - Misha recorded an album “NGFOOT” (Nine Guys From Out Of Town), produced and directed by Stu Gardner, feat. Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker and Dave Valentin,
2004 - 2008 - with Joe Chambers, recorded an album "The Outlaw" 2005 on Savant records. In 2005 Misha performed 7 days in Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece with Joe Chambers Quartet featuring Gary Bartz.
2007 - present - with Papo Pepin,
2007 - present - with Jed Levy, recorded an album "Travelogue" 2011,
2007 - present - with Hendrik Meurkens, recorded an album "Samba To Go" 2009 on Zoho records, "A Night In Jakarta" 2010 on Jawo Records, "Live at Bird's Eye" 2011 on Zoho records and Hendrik Meurkens - Gabriel Espinosa "Celebrando" 2012 on Zoho records.
Meurkens & Tsiganov have combined their talents to produce beautiful melodies. They also participate in some rows: Oleg Osenkov (bass) and Willard Dyson (drums).
Two months before going to the recording studios Meurkens and Tsiganova presented in the exclusive site of Jazz Blue Note, this was the March 10, 2013, and here in this video he is captured live execution live 'Luiza' Original of Tom Jobim composition that is part of the CD "Junity".
Enjoy,
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!
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viernes, 25 de julio de 2014
Band of Bones: The Great Band of Trombones and something more...!
The Constitution and validity of Band of Bones, in these times is a great achievement. To remain United small bands is difficult, it will be a big band.
When Band of Bones materialise, with their leader Dave "David" Chamberlain, his debut in 2010 were already aware that would be durable and progressive.
The influence of Latin music in them has been a determining factor for their production; but still curious style, its rhythm, its arrangements, its conformation as Orchestra.
This Big Band of Dave Chamberlain since its inception has its own personality and his own swing. We cannot say categorically because the topics that run is the Latin American repertoire be Latin Jazz, have a particular combination that much attention..
In his first CD "Band of Bones" recorded themes such as "Girl From Ipanema", "El Manisero", "A Night in Tunisia", "Bolivia" that were pointing to the Guide; and having also a man of Afro-Caribbean rhythm as Wilson "Chembo" Corniel.
Now, Band of Bones, continuing vigorously launched on March 11 of this year "Caravan", at Zinc Bar, NYC, great job involving also trombonist Steve Turre (sanctified shells) and Hendrik Meurkens harmonica Wizard
You discern right away that Dave Chamberlain and his Band of Bones have a clean windshield and a full tank of gas.
Their "Caravan" is occupied by nine trombones, a rhythm section built for synergy, a passioned singer and a couple of special guests who wouldn't miss the ride for the world!
For this trip, Band of Bones has packed nine tunes with new clothes they are anxious to show off.
They start off at full speed, with Jeff Fairbanks' arrangement of the Dizzy Gillespie/Chano Pozo classic "Manteca." As percussionist Chembo Corniel channels Pozo, and drummer Mike Campenni lights a fire, trombonist Nate Mayland and the leader on flute carry on a brisk call-and-response with the ensemble.
Next up is guest harmonicat Hendrik Meurkens' "Slidin", which is also the title track of his 1994 Concord release. Here the tune finds new territory with Chris Rinaman's arrangement, giving this 4/4 chart a nice space for Meurkens' harmonica and Dale Turk's trombone to set the melody for Max Siegel's bass trombone solo.
"When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway, who will it be?" The answer is Dave Chamberlain, arranging "Sway" (Quien Sera), the Pablo Beltran Ruiz classic. Here Chamberlain and Rinaman bring their bones to the front alongside singer Kat Gang, sure to bring out your best mambo moves.
J.J. Johnson's "Lament" is one of the outstanding ballads in the jazz canon. Trombonist John Yao's arrangement shows off the ensemble feel for Matt McDonald and Mark Patterson to take gorgeous solo turns. You also understand why the group's annual J.J. Johnson salute in New York isn't to be missed.
We first became aware of the vocal talents of Kat Gang with her "Copycats And Wannabees" and "Laughing At Loneliness" recordings. With a 4 octave range, her vocal instrument is right there, alongside Nate Mayland on his offering "El Grito de la Culebra" (the Snake's Shout).
"Mr. Johnson" is a muscular tune by pianist Harold Mabern in tribute to J.J., who Mabern worked with in the mid 60's. John Yao's boiling arrangement excites the ensemble, with outstanding solos from bass trombonist Max Siegel and pianist Kenny Ascher.
Trombone master Steve Turre has said of Band of Bones, "This group makes the listener appreciate the beauty and majesty of the sound of the trombone in an ensemble setting." After bassist Jerry Devore's haunting intro, special guest Steve Turre steps out on his tune "V.O.," shining as always on trombone and shells, grooving nicely with Charley Gordon as the ensemble moves through this latin-tinged special.
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Juan Tizol's "Caravan", arranged by Bob Suttmann, features Matt McDonald out front, who brings us back home from a trip you now know this group thoroughly enjoyed.
Already "Caravan" of Band of Bones is heard everywhere and there is widespread as cheerful and pimientoso comment of this tasty swing.
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!
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